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Coach Jonathan discusses training strategies and breakthroughs for improving cycling performance, specifically focusing on boosting FTP and preparing for the Leadville Trail 100.

🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠ www.TrainerRoad.com⁠ 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠ https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠ https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠ // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Leadville Goals, FTP & Weight Progress (00:03:27) Weekly Training Structure & Volume (00:05:22) Key Workout PRs & Race Efforts (00:08:12) Adjusting Training for Fatigue & Life Stress (00:10:17) High-Intensity Work & Failed Sessions (00:14:28) Breaking 300W Threshold (00:15:24) Training Load, Fitness Gains & Progress (00:16:35) Nutrition Strategy & Carb Timing (00:19:34) Sleep & Recovery Challenges (00:20:03) Aerobic Gains & Endurance Progress (00:21:12) Bike Fit Changes & Power Gains (00:23:18) Equipment Tweaks for Leadville (00:24:30) Upcoming Training Block & Race Prep In this episode, Coach Jonathan dives into a detailed training breakdown from an athlete preparing for the Leadville Trail 100, highlighting how consistent structure, smart adjustments, and real-world variables shape performance over time. From boosting…

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